Greek Island Yoga & Meditation Retreat

September 16, 2017 - September 23, 2017

With Tanja Mickwitz & Emily Reed

IMAGINE:

The September sun warming your face. The sound of the water lapping the shore.

Find stillness and peace as you move, meditate and soak up one of the most breath taking landscapes in Europe.

Let this be a week to FILL your SOUL

Join Emily Reed & Tanja Mickwitz for a week at the wonderful Itha108. Built in to the ancient rocky landscape on the Greek island of Ithaca- this sacred space facilitates relaxation, rejuvenation and cultivates inner peace. Early morning and evening meditation, breathing and yoga will be the foundation for this magical retreat. Tanja and Emily will guide you through a week to bring back the balance. Be prepared for an exceptional week that will re-set your body and mind whilst you soak up the late summer warmth.

Transfer from the airport to Ithaca on the Saturday afternoon NB: ONLY if we travel as a group. Not for single transfers. If you arrive separate from the rest of the group you need to make your own way to Ithaca.

Authentic and delicious Mediterranean cooking of three meals a day for the duration of your stay using the best local produce.

Daily housekeeping

Beach towels on request

Homemade calendula face cream

Delicious home cooked meals

(Photos courtesy of some very gifted, creative members of previous retreat).

What’s NOT included

Flights toKefalonia the neighbouring island to Ithaca. There is no airport on Ithaca. Ideally we take the same flight from London and take a transit boat from Kefalonia (35 mins) to Ithaca.

Treatments/Massages- Thai, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reiki

Excursions- you are welcome to explore the island during the afternoons, hire a car, scooter

1) Norwegian – More expensive and less of an early start on 16th September take:

DEPARTURE:

10.15am on Saturday 16th .from GATWICK. Arriving at 3.30pm KEFALONIA.

RETURNING:

4.10pm on Saturday 23 from KEFALONIA. Arriving: 5.30pm GATWICK

NB: you could book an earlier return flight with Easy Jet or Thomas Cook (both have flights leaving c.12.30pm from Kefalonia on 23rd September). If you opt for the LATER Norwegian return flight- you can stay 3-4hours at the White Rocks hotel (with beach and restaurant) and take a taxi to the airport which is c.10mins drive away.

2) Thomas Cook or EasyJet – BUDGET flight price: early start on Saturday 16 September AND waiting time of 4 hours at WHITE ROCKS hotel for 4-5 hours on Kefalonia as we wait for the later flight before taking the sea-taxi altogether.

ITHA108s offers one return courtesy transit from KEFALONIA to ITHACA for a group of 12 persons minimum. If we are not 12 people meeting on the day- there will be an additional cost of 20 EUROS each way for the water taxi transport.NB: If you cannot make it in time with the group you need to pay for your own transit from KEFALONIA (the neighbouring island to ITHACA).

JUST MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO LEAVE WITH US ALL ON THE BOAT FOR ITHACA at 5pm on Saturday 16th September.

Flights will continue to increase we suggest you book sooner rather than later!

We so hope you will join us for what will be an incredibly special gathering of like minded beings, daily yoga, meditation & contemplation, wonderful nourishing food and the incredible Ithacan scenery.

“Ithaca” means “home coming”.

Journey to Ithaca. Journey back to your true self.

Much warmth

Emily & Tanja

BIO: EMILY REED

Emily is a best described as a “seeker”. She is continually inspired by Yoga philosophy and Ayurveda to live life to the fullest. She discovered yoga in 2001 whilst searching for a remedy for chronic insomnia. She later encountered the healing power of Ayurveda whilst in Kerala in 2006. Little did she know then that these ancient practices were to open up a deep chasm of intrigue, study and adventure.

What to expect from Emily’s sessions?

Emily teaches a slow meditative flow. Her sessions focus on building strength, stamina and regulating the life force in the body. She encourages you to pause in between poses offering to you time to reflect. You can be sure to chant mantra (silently or out loud) whilst you move- this key tool helps center the mind. Most of all Emily encourages her students to find the balance in their practice for the body, mind and day. Emily is RYT500hrs and ERYT500hrs qualified. She teaches Ayurveda and Yoga on the 200&300hr ISHTA yoga Teacher Trainings in London. For more info see: www.emilyreedyoga.com.

Bio: TANJA MICKWITZ

Known for her authentic voice and speaking from the heart Tanja weaves yogic principles and life understanding into a journey of creative flow and intelligently progressed asana. Her Soulful Vinyasa classes serve as an inspiration and support for life, with asana as the playground and metaphor. Tanja creates a nurturing space for exploration of the internal landscape and inner growth whilst challenging the physical edge with a safely led dynamic practice. Tanja is also an engaging storyteller and teaches regular Mythical Flow classes where she weaves in the Indian deities, their stories and symbology into the practice.

In addition to being one of the senior teachers at The Life Centre, Tanja is also a mentor and teacher trainer with Yogacampus. Tanja has completed advanced teacher training in Rasa Yoga and continues to be guided and inspired by Sianna Sherman in her studies and teaching. She has also studied with Para Yoga founder Yogarupa Rod Stryker since 2005. Tanja is registered E-RYT 200 & RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance US and registered Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance UK.

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About Emily Reed Yoga

I attended my fist yoga class during my finals at university. I found it hard to relax, switch off my mind and was suffering from regular insomnia. Yoga awakened a deep intrigue in health, well being and the psychology of the mind. After several years of practice I knew I wanted to teach. I guide people to ways in which they can understand and help heal their bodies as well as harness their minds.